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Tuesday, February 5, 2013
New indication for Gleevec
Gleevec (imatinib) is now approved for the treatment of pediatric Philadelphia chromosome positive ALL.
Monday, February 4, 2013
Pazopanib approved for soft tissue sarcoma
Votrient (pazopanib), an oral tyrosine kinase inhibitor, has been approved for the treatment of advanced soft tissue sarcoma in patients who have received prior chemotherapy.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Iclusig for CML/ALL
Iclusig (ponatinib) has now been FDA approved for the treatment of CML and certain types of ALL.
Monday, December 3, 2012
Cometriq for Medullary Thyroid Cancer
Cometriq (cabozantinib) is now FDA approved for the treatment of progressive metastatic medullary thyroid cancer. It is an oral chemotherapy involved in inhibiting multiple tyrosine kinases which are involved with cancer growth and spread.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Abraxane added to Gemzar helps in metastatic pancreatic cancer
Preliminary results of a recent clinical trial shows a survival benefit when Abraxane (modified Taxol) is added to Gemzar for treatment of metastatic pancreatic cancer. Full results of the study to be announced in January 2014.
Monday, October 29, 2012
Synribo for CML
Synribo (injectable) now approved for CML patients with resistance or intolerance to 2 or more TKIs.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Liquid tamoxifen now available
A liquid form of tamoxifen is now available for breast cancer patients who have trouble swallowing tablets. It's called Soltamox Oral Solution, marketed by DARA BioSiences.
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